City of Cambridge seeking members for various committees

Tuesday

Apr 11, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Cambridge City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking new members for the cityís Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory committees, with an application deadline of April 21.Members are expected to attend monthly meetings as well as review materials and engage in projects outside of regular meetings. Below is more information on these committees. The Bicycle Committee works to improve conditions for bicyclists in the city and promote bicycling as a means of transportation. Activities include organizing and participating in public events such as biannual community bike rides, reviewing plans for road construction, commenting on proposed development projects, creating promotional materials to encourage bicycling in the city and working with city departments on network planning. The committee generally meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway.The Pedestrian Committee works to promote walking and help create a more comfortable, safe and pleasant environment for walking in the city. It advises on the design of roadway projects and policies related to traffic calming, traffic signals and sidewalk design. It also identifies intersections and other locations where it is difficult to walk, makes suggestions about proposed development projects as they affect people on foot, and undertakes other activities to promote walking. The committee generally meets from 6 to 8 p.m. fourth Thursdays at City Hall Annex, with November and December meetings on the third Thursday.Bicycle and Pedestrian committee members must be prepared to work on projects outside of standing meeting times. For questions on either committee, contact Cara Seiderman at cseiderman@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-4629.The Transit Advisory Committee advances an agenda for a robust public transportation system for those who live and/or work in Cambridge. The committee is composed of a cross section of stakeholders, which may include individuals representing businesses and large institutions; commuters; persons with disabilities; residents who are low income, elderly, youth and students as well as transit advocates. The committee advises on city positions and policies regarding long-term sustainable funding for transit by the commonwealth, transit expansion, service planning and service improvements. The committee generally meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. first Wednesdays. For questions, contact Tegin Bennett at 617-349-4615 or email tbennett@cambridgema.gov.Applications are sought by dedicated individuals who live or work in Cambridge. Appointments are made by the city manager and are for two years of service.Applications to serve on any of these committees can be submitted at cambridgema.gov/apply. A cover letter and resume or applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process. Paper applications are available in the city managerís office at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Ave.